1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Coupe
The 1972 Chevelle Coupe was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $2669. 13,800 produced.
1C37D2L586730
250 cu.in. I6 110 HP (D)
Engine
Coupe
Body
Van Nuys, CA
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1972 Chevrolet Chevelle
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | C37 | Chevelle |
| Engine Code | D | 250 cu.in. I6 110 HP (D) |
| Year Code | 2 | 1972 |
| Plant Code | L | Van Nuys, CA |
| Serial Number | 586730 | Unit #586730 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelChevelle
Year1972
Body StyleCoupe
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Engine & Details
Engine250 cu.in. I6 110 HP (D)
Cylinders6
Displacement250 cu.in. CID
Horsepower110 HP
ConfigurationI6
Carburetor1-barrel
Assembly PlantVan Nuys, CA
Plant CodeL
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%
Specifications
Dimensions
Production13800
Weight3170
Height52.7
Wheelbase116
Rear Tread59.9
Length197.5
Front Tread60
Width75.4
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Rear Axle Ratio3.5
Transmission3
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.08
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
3rd Gear Ratio1
Gears3
Reverse Ratio2.95
1st Gear Ratio2.85
2nd Gear Ratio1.68
DriveRear wheel drive
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionCoil link
Tire SizeE78 x 14
Brakes
Service BrakesHydraulic self-adjusting
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size9.5
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity16
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
RadiatorTube and center
IgnitionDistributor and coil
ExhaustSingle
Fuel TypeRegular
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 12 Quarts
Equipment
EquipmentPowerglide automatic transmission, Speed control device, Power steering, Radio, Air conditioning
Colors
Exterior ColorsAegean Brown Metallic, All colors may not be available in all models., Antique White, Ascot Blue Metallic, Bamboo, Bryar Blue Metallic, Classic White, Covert Tan, Cranberry Red, Cream Yellow, Desert Gold Metallic, Driftwood, Dusk Gray Metallic, Elkhart Green Metallic, Fathom Blue Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic, Gulf Green Metallic, Mediterranean Blue, Midnight Bronze Metallic, Mille Miglia Red, Mojave Gold Metallic, Mulsanne Blue Metallic, Oasis Green Metallic, Ontario Orange, Orange Flame Metallic, Pewter Silver Metallic, Placer Gold Metallic, Sequoia Green Metallic, Spring Green Metallic, Steel Cities Gray, Sunflower Yellow, Targa Blue Metallic, Turin Tan, Tuxedo Black, Two Tone Colors Available, War Bonnet Yellow
Pricing
MSRP$2669.00
Body
Doors2
Seating5
Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.